1762 Edo Period Japanese Antique Handwritten Manuscript Book Washi Paper 35page For Sale

This listing features an authentic, original Japanese handwritten manuscript (Washi paper book) created during the middle of the Edo period, specifically dated New Year\'s Day, 1762 (Horeki 12 - Year of the Horse).

[ Historical & Cultural Background ]

• Era & Age: This manuscript is over 260 years old. The cover clearly inscription reads \"宝暦十二午年 正月元旦\" (Horeki 12, Year of the Horse, New Year\'s Day / January 1st, 1762).

• 100% Hand-Written Ink Calligraphy: This is NOT a woodblock print or reproduction. Every single page is meticulously hand-written in traditional Japanese brush-and-ink calligraphy (Sumi ink) on authentic hand-made Washi paper.

• Content Significance: The text serves as a private household calendar and guide to auspicious customs, directional fortune (Toshitoku-shin / God of the Year\'s Direction), traditional etiquette, and seasonal protocol. In Edo-period Japan, such customized hand-written books were kept by prominent local families or scholars to ensure good fortune and correct ceremonial procedures for the coming year.

[ Item Details ]

• Date of Creation: 1762 (Horeki 12 / Edo Period)

• Format: Traditional Japanese Hand-Bound Book (Washi Paper Manuscript)

• Total Pages:35 Pages

• Total Weight: Approx. 44 g (1.55 oz)

• Shipping: Free International Shipping via Air Mail / Air Packet (Includes Tracking Number)

Condition Description

Good Antique Condition for its Age (Over 260 Years Old)

• Paper & Ink: Solid hand-made Washi paper. Ink remains bold and clearly legible throughout.

• Wear: Shows natural aging, minor staining, water spots, and ink bleed/smudging consistent with genuine 18th-century paper artifacts.

• Binding: Original thread binding intact. Please review all high-resolution photos for full detail on physical condition.